Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Battlefield 6 on PC requires Secure Boot. Here's how to enable it.
Windows I'm seeing a lot of PC players concerned over Battlefield 6's Secure Boot requirement, so I put together this step-by-step guide on how to get everything set up properly.
Will Battlefield 6's launch be as bad as these 3 entries?
Gaming The Battlefield series has a history of bad launches, with everything from broken multiplayer to massive bugs to missing features. Can Battlefield 6 get it right when it launches on October 10?
Why Dell’s Inspiron 14 Plus deal might be the best laptop under $500 right now
Deals With a 2.2K display, 16GB RAM, and a sleek aluminum chassis, this laptop punches far above its price tag.
The desk upgrade that made my gaming and work setup feel twice as good
Deals If you have two monitors taking up space on your desk, this is one accessory I can't recommend enough. The fact that it's currently 31% doesn't hurt, either, but it's only on sale for a limited time.
GPU deals so good you might actually stop waiting for the next generation
Deals Amazon certainly isn't the only place to shop for tech this week, and these GPU deals from Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg are proof. If you want to upgrade, these are your best options.
Why HP’s OMEN Max 16 gaming laptop deal is beating Prime Day — and why it ends tonight
Deals With cutting-edge performance, sleek aluminum design, and overclockable power, this Prime Day–beating offer is one of the year’s most tempting upgrades.
One of the best OLED laptops of the year falls to $579
Deals The ASUS Zenbook A14 is one of the best Windows 11 laptops to replace your Windows 10 PC, and it's now enjoying a $420 discount for a limited time.
You need to see this $549 RTX 4050 gaming laptop deal
Deals Gaming laptops have gone up in price by A LOT this year, but this $549 Lenovo LOQ 15.6 model is proof that you don't need to overspend to pick up a new hobby or to replace your aging Windows 10 PC.
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.
The best Windows laptops out of 70+ recent reviews
Laptops The Windows Central team has tested and reviewed more than 70 Windows laptops in the past year, and I've curated this list with the 9 best options as well as several honorable mentions.
Windows 10 End of Life: Best Windows 11 laptops to buy now
Laptops Your Windows 10 laptop is about to stop receiving important crucial security updates; here are the best PCs to consider as a replacement.
AMD and OpenAI sign massive AI deal worth "tens of billions of dollars"
AI AMD and OpenAI today announced a partnership that will see the former deliver 6 gigawatts of compute power over the next five years for OpenAI's next-gen infrastructure. Here's what you need to know.
The internet reacts to Sora 2's mind-blowing video generation
AI OpenAI recently launched an upgraded AI video generator called Sora 2 alongside a new TikTok-style social app where content can be shared. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it.
These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.
How does the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme compare to the Apple M4?
PC Qualcomm recently announced its next-gen flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC, and you might be wondering how it compares to the Apple M4 series. Here's what we know so far.
11 best Newegg Gametober deals — Save on CPUs, GPUs, SSDs, and more
Deals Huge discounts are live now at Newegg on everything PC-related.
How to prepare your PC for Black Ops 7's anti-cheat
PC Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to launch on November 14, 2025, and this guide will ensure that your PC is ready to run Activision's RICOCHET anti-cheat on day one.
Lenovo's Windows 10 EoL laptop sale is live now — save up to $700
Deals Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, and Lenovo has discounted a wide range of laptop models to help you upgrade to Windows 11. I handpicked the 9 best deals right here.
China’s AI: fast, furious, and only nanoseconds behind
AI Huawei recently announced a three-year plan to overtake NVIDIA's AI dominance in China, and that's bad news for the US firm struggling with restrictions.
Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.
Intel's aging 13th Gen CPUs are about to get more expensive
PC Are 13th Gen Core i CPUs too good a deal? Intel seems to think so, as reports suggest that a 10% or higher price hike is headed to certain hardware. Here's what you need to know.
How do the new Snapdragon X2 Elite chips compare to first-gen X Elite?
Laptops Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chips are here to power PCs, and they're a big leap forward compared to the first-gen X Elite. Just how big? Let's find out.
There's no better time to buy an HP laptop — up to $500 off at Best Buy
Deals Best Buy's HP laptop deals undercut even the official site, but they won't last forever.
